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Singapore investigates Massive Attack over Palestinian flag display
Singaporean authorities are investigating Massive Attack after the band reportedly displayed a Palestinian flag and led a “Free Palestine” chant during a concert in the city-state. The case highlights Singapore’s tight restrictions on public expression related to the Gaza war and the unpermitted display of foreign national symbols, despite its official support for a two-state…
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Chris Hemsworth’s Wild State Boards ‘Learning To Fly,’ Ultra Marathon-Themed Documentary From Award-Winning Director Max Lowe
Chris Hemsworth and Ben Grayson’s production company Wild State has joined the ultra-marathon documentary Learning to Fly ahead of its cinema release in the United States. Directed by Max Lowe, the film follows former competitive runner and photographer Aisha McAdams as she reconnects with running after trauma and mental health challenges, using the sport and…
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Rebecca Hall Officially Joins Netflix Series Based On Dan Brown Novel ‘The Secret Of Secrets’
Rebecca Hall has been confirmed as Katherine Solomon in Netflix’s forthcoming series based on Dan Brown’s 2025 novel *The Secret of Secrets*. She will appear opposite her husband, Morgan Spector, as recurring protagonist Robert Langdon, marking a significant casting step for Netflix’s new adaptation of Brown’s internationally successful Langdon stories. The story follows Langdon as…
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Game of the Week – Halo: Campaign Evolved is a legendary FPS reborn for a new generation of players
GamesRadar+ has selected Halo: Campaign Evolved as its game to play this weekend, presenting it as a modern reintroduction of the landmark first-person shooter for newer audiences. The recommendation reflects Halo’s lasting importance to console gaming and its role in establishing the series as a major Xbox franchise. The article frames the game as a…
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The singer George Harrison knew could never join The Beatles: “We always had a thing”
George Harrison said The Beatles could never properly continue without all four original members, making John Lennon the only person who could feature in a later reunion project. His remarks underline the group’s shared view that its name and identity belonged exclusively to Lennon, Paul McCartney, Harrison and Ringo Starr. The comments concerned the 1990s…
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4 Albums From 1988 by Veteran Artists That Showed the Youngsters How It Was Done
Four albums by established artists showed that experience could still produce vital, acclaimed music in 1988, despite younger acts dominating much of the commercial landscape. – Traveling Wilburys’ Vol. 1 united George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne in a cohesive roots-rock collaboration. – Leonard Cohen’s I’m Your Man paired dark…
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“We hit play, and the opening chords of Yes’ Rhythm Of Love sounded exactly like the beginning of the first song on my album. I thought we’d stuck in the wrong tape!” Jason Becker loves Trevor Rabin’s work
Jason Becker has praised former Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin, recalling how Rabin’s playing immediately impressed him as a teenager. Becker said the opening of Yes’s Rhythm Of Love closely resembled his own instrumental Altitudes, but rather than causing frustration it led him and fellow guitarist Marty Friedman to admire Rabin’s inventive playing, songwriting and tone.…
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Spider-Man film breaks preview record with $72m takings
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has earned a record $72 million from preview screenings, surpassing the $60 million previously set by ‘Avengers: Endgame’. The result points to unusually strong demand for the latest Tom Holland-led Spider-Man film and positions it to challenge the biggest domestic openings in cinema history. Industry forecasts put its US opening weekend…
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Sony to phase out PlayStation game discs from 2028
Sony has confirmed it plans to stop selling PlayStation game discs from January 2028, despite significant opposition from players who value physical ownership. The move signals a further shift towards digital-only gaming, raising concerns about consumer control over purchases, long-term access and preservation. Chief Financial Officer Lin Tao said the decision reflects wider digitalisation and…